Billing Specialist

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Harbor is seeking a Billing Specialist to join the Toledo team! This individual is responsible for timely, effective and efficient revenue cycle tasks to ensure accurate claim submission and receipt of payment.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time.

• Certificate in Medical Billing or an associate degree in business, healthcare, accounting, or closely related field required, or may substitute four years related experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health/behavioral health billing procedures and eligibilities for third‑party providers preferred.
• Previous coding experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• Strongly prefer prior experience in customer service and behavioral health setting.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with various individuals.
• Competent computer/PC skills using Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and electronic health record systems.
• Must be able to establish daily work priorities and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Must be honest, dependable, self‑disciplined, organized and be able to work well as a team member.

• Receives incoming questions from clients, payers and/or clinicians regarding client accounts; initiates data submission for any additional information needed, and interprets information back to the client, payer and/or clinician.
• Verifies insurance coverage, co‑payment, and coordination of benefits and updates client billing information accordingly.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding public payers, third‑party and first‑party payment procedures and regulations.
• Monitors dashboard and runs reports routinely to monitor and initiate corrective actions as necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of billing, service and charge information for timely submission.
• Monitors and completes paper correspondence follow‑up from assigned payers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigates denials from payers and initiates timely follow‑up.
• Monitors aging and ensures timely filing and payment of claims.
• Identifies trends in claims denials and effectively communicates potential project opportunities for payer issues with Claims Coordinator.
• Participates in various aging clean‑up projects when required.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!

It is fast‑paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you!